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With Harris and Kampman out, Packers counting on backups for playoff push (The Canadian Press)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:43:00 PST

GREEN BAY, Wis. - Aaron Kampman has been there for Green Bay Packers rookie Brad Jones all year, sharing the subtle tricks and techniques he has learned on the field and in the film room through seven-plus NFL seasons.

Packers counting on backups for playoff push (AP)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:33:56 PST

Aaron Kampman has been there for Green Bay Packers rookie Brad Jones all year, sharing the subtle tricks and techniques he has learned on the field and in the film room through seven-plus NFL seasons. The Packers can't count on Kampman anymore, but Jones still will. Jones credits Kampman for the improvement he has made since coming to Green Bay as a seventh-round pick out of Colorado.

Packers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:23:25 PST

As much as the Packers are curious about whether the Detroit Lions will play heralded rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford and star wideout Calvin Johnson in the teams' holiday matchup Thursday, the Lions are asking the same kind of questions about what Green Bay will do with its depleted defense.

"It'll be interesting to see what they do," Stafford said Tuesday.

Stafford was mum on his status for the game, which falls four days after he suffered a dislocated non-throwing shoulder. Yet, his inquisitiveness about the Packers' defensive game plan—sans the Pro Bowl duo of cornerback Al Harris and linebacker Aaron Kampman, who suffered season-ending knee injuries Sunday—suggests Stafford will try to play.

"I'm not sure if they're just going to keep...

Fresh off heroic performance, Stafford continues to nurse shoulder injury (The Canadian Press)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:31:00 PST

ALLEN PARK, Mich. - Matthew Stafford sat at his locker, answering and dodging questions about his sore shoulder.

Packers sign former Broncos CB Bell (AP)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:10:44 PST

The Green Bay Packers have signed former Denver Broncos cornerback Josh Bell. The Packers are lacking depth at cornerback after Al Harris' season-ending knee injury. Bell played in nine games, including five starts, for the Broncos last season. A 5-foot-11, 177-pound second-year player, Bell signed with San Diego as an undrafted free agent out of Baylor and spent the 2008 preseason with the...

Calm approach has Chargers back on top (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:52:00 PST

Refusing to panic after another slow start, San Diego leads the AFC West and is eyeing a No. 2 playoff seed.

NFL Team Reports: NFC North (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:16:31 PST

Several times a week, The Trenches will present team reports from Sporting News' 32 NFL correspondents.

49ers Drop Tampering Charge Against Jets Concerning Michael Crabtree (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:16:35 PST

The San Francisco 49ers are dropping a charge of tampering against the New York Jets regarding wide receiver...

Packers, Redskins hardest hit by injuries (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:04:54 PST

The playoff chase has gotten much more difficult for the Packers after they lost two key defensive players to season-ending injuries. Cornerback Al Harris and linebacker Aaron Kampman will have knee surgery after suffering major injuries Sunday. Both were hurt on separate plays in the second half of a victory over San Francisco, apparently damaging their left knees.

Packers cornerback Harris, linebacker Kampman lost for season with knee injuries (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:46:00 PST

GREEN BAY, Wis. - The Green Bay Packers feared the worst after watching two of their top defensive players get carted to the locker-room Sunday, and things didn't look any better the next morning. Cornerback Al Harris and linebacker Aaron Kampman will both have season-ending knee surgery.

Harris, Kampman lost for season with knee injuries (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:44:47 PST

The Green Bay Packers feared the worst after watching two of their top defensive players get carted to the locker room Sunday, and things didn't look any better the next morning. Cornerback Al Harris and linebacker Aaron Kampman will both have season-ending knee surgery. Coach Mike McCarthy said Monday that losing the two veterans will be a major challenge to the Packers (6-4), who are in the...

Broncos go from NFL darlings to disaster (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:14:00 PST

Denver has lost four straight since a 6-0 start, and the blame game among the players isn't pretty.

Stafford, Quinn provide shine for tarnished clubs (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:03:00 PST

Mathew Stafford and Brady Quinn gave a glimpse during a thrilling battle of why so much was invested in the QBs.

Steelers' Roethlisberger, Cardinals' Warner leave games after blows to head (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:17:00 PST

The two quarterbacks from last season's Super Bowl left their games after taking blows to the head Sunday.

Packers lose Harris, Kampman to knee injuries (AP)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:39:55 PST

The Green Bay Packers lost two cornerstones of their defense during Sunday's victory over San Francisco and could be playing without them for a lot longer. Coach Mike McCarthy said the knee injuries to cornerback Al Harris and outside linebacker Aaron Kampman "did not look very good" and were cause for concern.

Packers ponder future without CB Harris, OLB Kampman after potentially serious knee injuries (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:37:00 PST

GREEN BAY, Wis. - The Green Bay Packers lost two cornerstones of their defence during Sunday's victory over San Francisco and could be playing without them for a lot longer.

Romo throws late TD pass, Cowboys beat Redskins 7-6 to stay atop division (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:57:00 PST

ARLINGTON, Texas - Before and after every snap, Tony Romo felt the throbbing in his back, the result of an accidental blow suffered while making a first-quarter tackle, of all things.

Aaron Rodgers makes 49ers pay for draft-day snub, Green Bay win 30-24 (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:21:00 PST

GREEN BAY, Wis. - Sure, Aaron Rodgers enjoyed beating the San Francisco 49ers. It's the team he grew up rooting for, and the team that snubbed him on draft day in 2005.

49ers pay for Rodgers draft snub, GB wins 30-24 (AP)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:12:00 PST

Sure, Aaron Rodgers enjoyed beating the San Francisco 49ers. It's the team he grew up rooting for, and the team that snubbed him on draft day in 2005. But Rodgers wasn't gloating after Sunday's 30-24 victory, and neither were the Green Bay Packers. Green Bay (6-4) nearly blew a big lead in the second half, and now might have to hang in the playoff race without two key cogs in the...

Favre throws career-high 88 per cent, throws 4 TDs in Vikings 35-9 win over Seattle (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:05:00 PST

MINNEAPOLIS - The doubters lined up to chastise Brett Favre for ending a second retirement to play for the Minnesota Vikings.

Packers LB Kampman taken for X-rays on knee (AP)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:36:02 PST

Packers linebacker Aaron Kampman left on a cart for X-rays on his left knee midway through the third quarter of Green Bay's game against San Francisco. Kampman was rushing against right tackle Adam Snyder when he went down and clutched his knee. Alex Smith overthrew Isaac Bruce in the end zone on the play.

LB Spikes inactive for 49ers (AP)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:59:55 PST

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Takeo Spikes is inactive for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Spikes, who missed time in practice this week because of a hamstring injury, will be replaced by Matt Wilhelm. The Packers welcome back several players from recent injuries, including tight end Jermichael Finley (knee), linebacker Aaron Kampman (concussion) and right tackle...

San Francisco 49ers head coach Singletary faces Packers at Lambeau (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:45:00 PST

GREEN BAY, Wis. - If San Francisco 49ers coach Mike Singletary reaches for his red instant replay flag during Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers, he'll be hoping for better luck than he had at Lambeau Field 20 years ago.

Packers Havner fined $5K for late hit vs. Cowboys (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:54:04 PST

Green Bay Packers tight end Spencer Havner has been fined $5,000 for a late hit out of bounds during last week's 17-7 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. Havner was flagged for a 15-yard penalty with 11:21 left in the first half for shoving defensive end Marcus Spears in the Cowboys' bench area at Lambeau Field.